Welcome to Our Home

For years people have come to my home and always been very complimentary. I always thought of it as more of a cordiality. Recently I took part in our neighborhood Christmas homes tour. Over 250 people came into my home. When I saw ladies taking pictures of my ideas, I realized that I truly do inspire others. Sometimes I come up with ideas, and my husband really thinks I'm taking things a step too far. Like 5 months after we moved into our brand new home, I wanted to paint all the fireplace wood work and mantle black. Well, 4 years later we still like it and show guests the 'before' photo. We are all inspired by something. So, as I share things on this blog, I hope you duplicate, improve and are inspired to take your decorating just one step further. Enjoy!

Monday, March 29, 2010

Ya Gotta Love Spray Paint

In November, my huband Bill worked very fast and hard on laying hardwood floors in our living room. We love them. He did a great job. However, our builder's grade floor vents really looked out of place. Bill mentioned that 'some day' we will get brass floor vents. Well, someday may or may not come. In the meantime, I got this tip from a website I visit off, www.thriftydecorchic.com I decided to go get some Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint and turn my boring builders grade vents into something that is a step up in the right direction. Check it out, the before and after:


I just realized these photos are in my entryway and you cannot see the hardwood Bill did. So, here's a glimpse of his handy dandy work.